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Japan Step Down Kick-out Plan (HS561)

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When you invest in the Japan Step Down Kick-out Plan (HS561), you may receive an accumulated return of 8.25% for each year of your investment depending on the performance of the NIKKEI 225 Index.

The plan has the potential to mature early (kick-out) on an Anniversary Date if the NIKKEI 225 Index is at or above a predetermined kick-out level.

The required kick-out level reduces by 5% of the Initial Index Level on the fourth anniversary, and annually thereafter, stepping down to a required Final Index Level of 85% of the Initial Index Level.

Capital is at risk if the Index closes below 50% of its Initial Index Level on the Investment End Date.
You could lose some or all of your Initial Investment.

Overview

Investment Term: up to six years
Potential return of 8.25% per annum, payable on maturity
Possible kick-out from year one, and annually thereafter
Kick-out level reduces by 5% of the Initial Index Level on the fourth anniversary and annually thereafter
Final Index Level: 85% of Initial Index Level
Counterparty is HSBC Bank plc, which holds an 'A+' credit rating from Standard & Poor's
Invest from £10,000 (£5,000 for JISA)

Key dates

ISA/ JISA transfer deadline

21 March 2025 (Stocks & Shares and Cash)

Application deadline

9 April 2025

Investment start date

11 April 2025

Anniversary dates

13 April 2026, 12 April 2027, 11 April 2028, 11 April 2029 and 11 April 2030

Investment end date

11 April 2031

Product material

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